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Roy Orbison

Inducted at: The 1987 Induction Ceremony

Induction category: Performer

Biography

Roy Orbison (vocals, guitar; born April 23, 1936, died December 6, 1988) Roy Orbison possessed one of the great rock and roll voices: a forceful, operatic bel canto tenor capable of dynamic crescendos. He sang heartbroken ballads and bluesy rockers alike, running ...

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Selected Discography

- Our Love Song
  
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- Mystery Girl
  
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- Lonely & Blue
  
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- Laminar Flow
  
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- King of Hearts
  
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- For the Lonely 18 Greatest Hits
  
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- Best Loved Standards
  
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- Best of His Rare Classics
  
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- Rare Orbison
  
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- Rare Orbison II
  
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- Sings Vol 1 (1965-1973 MGMLPs)
- Sings Vol 2 (1965-1973 MGMLPs)
- Sings Vol 3 (1965-1973 MGMLPs)
- Sings Vol 4 (1965-1973 MGMLPs)
- Sings Vol 5 (1965-1973 MGMLPs)
- Sings Vol 5 cd2 (1965-1973 MGMLPs)
- The All-Time Greatest Hits
  
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- The Legendary Roy Orbison
  
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- The Sun Years 1956-58
  
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Recommended Readings

Books & Articles

Only the Lonely: Roy Orbison’s Life and Legacy
Roy Orbison: The Early Years
Roy Orbison: The MGM Years
Roy Orbison: 1936-1988
Dark Star: The Roy Orbison Story

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